Events

Adult Book Club

Closter - Conference Room

Meeting every 3rd Wednesday at 3pm to discuss the title of the month. Interested in joining our book club? Please contact the library at [email protected].

Adult Chair Yoga

Demarest - Community Room

Come join us for a relaxing chair yoga session at the library with instructor Lori Brophy!

ESL Conversation Group

Demarest - Teen Room

Improve your English speaking skills through conversation practice here at Demarest! We are a small handful of local students meeting on a weekly basis. Most of us have a basic to intermediate level of speaking. Masks are optional and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration required. Our group meets downstairs in the Teen Room at the library , located at 90 Hardenburgh Avenue. Contact geo.v

Beginner American Mah-Jongg Open Play

Demarest - Community Room

Come to The Demarest Library on Wednesday evenings to practice Mahjong with other beginners! THIS IS NOT A CLASS IT IS A CASUAL SPACE FOR BEGINNERS TO PRACTICE/ MEET OTHER PLAYERS

Knitting Club (Zoom)

Online

Talk patterns and projects, share tips and tricks, and socialize while you slip stitches. New members & out-of-towners always welcome! Meetings are held via Zoom. Email [email protected] to receive a link to join. (Please note: this is not a class!) The Demarest Knitting Club also meets on the first Wednesday of the month in person: bccls.libcal.com/calendar/demarest/KnittingClub26

2026 Summer Reading

Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library

Sign up for Summer Reading and be entered to win prizes! We offer Summer Reading options for all ages, registration required! Go to dumontlibrary.org for more information and sign up!

JUV Books & Crafts Storytime (for Ages 2-5 Years with a Caregiver) No registration

Dumont - All Purpose Room 2

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library. For children ages 2 - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Library Facebook and Instagram page for closures.

JUV Book Club - Readers Club (for 4th - 6th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - All Purpose Room 1

Join us at the Library for book discussions and fun book-related crafts/games! Readers Club is for children in 4th - 6th Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. A library card is required for registration. Signing up means you will be registered for all book club dates in this session. Once registered, you can visit the Circulation Desk with your library card to pick-up a copy of the

Summer Music & Movement with Miss Maria

East Rutherford - Meeting Room

Join Miss Maria for stories and scarf songs! All ages are welcomed. Due to the popularity of the program, East Rutherford residents will have priority when registering.

Preschool Storytime & Craft, Ages 2-5

Emerson - Meeting Room

Create a Father's Day craft and enjoy storytime with your little one(s). This class is suitable for Ages 2-5 and is structured for Preschool readiness! Wednesday, June 17th @ 1pm Registration Open Now! Registration is required for each craft. One (1) craft per child. Restrictions apply: During the registration process, choose to do the craft In-Person (Open to All Families) or as a Grab & Go (Open

Women & Money Roundtable Series, How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets on Zoom

Englewood - Online

The Women & Money Roundtable Series is a way to empower and educate women of any age on financial matters that affect their lives. Englewood patrons are invited to participate in the roundtables on a monthly basis.There will be different topics each month, along with a basic background of money matters. You MUST register through the link provided below. It is the only way to receive the link. http

Juneteenth Painting with Pinspiration (Ages 7 to 11)

Englewood - Children's Room

Celebrate Juneteenth by creating a unique canvas painting. Program for ages 7 to 11 will take place on Wednesday, June 17 at 4:00 PM . Please fill out one registration form per child. *Please cancel your registration if you cannot attend a program. **Attendees will not be admitted to the program if arrival is 10 minutes after start time.

French Conversation (Zoom)

Englewood - Online

Parlez-vous Français? If you would like to practice French, come join us via Zoom Wednesdays at 7pm. To register, please email [email protected]

Kate @ Opportunity Center

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room, Fair Lawn - Outside

Family Fingerpaint Night (Families of All Ages)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30pm-7:15pm Families of All Ages Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Feel the creativity flow as your fingerpaint together and create a family collage!

Adult Board Game Club (Zoom)

Online

Looking to play some games online with staff and patrons? Our Adult Board Game Club is now virtual and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7pm. If you are an adult and are interested in playing, email Justin here and he'll tell you more and send you an invitation to our meetings. We have played some party games, strategy games, and much more.

Chess Club

Fair Lawn - Board Room

Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe. This Chess club will meet weekly in the summer. This program is for adults, children may join in with adult supervision.

Children's Library Card Art Contest (PreK-Grade 5)

Franklin Lakes Public Library

The Franklin Lakes Public Library is excited to invite community members to get creative by participating in a library card design contest! The winning submissions will be printed in time for National Library Card Sign-up Month in September 2026! There will be one first place winner for each category: adults, teens, and children. Stop by the Children's Room on select dates throughout May and June

Tai Chi Class with Alex Perkel

Rezvani Meeting Room

Alex is a certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor with extensive training, including studies at the renowned Shaolin Monastery in China. Additionally, he has participated many time's in the U.S. Open Martial Arts Competition, further deepening his experience in these traditional arts. His goal is to share the benefits of Tai Chi with others, promoting relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.

TEEN Game Lounge

Rezvani Meeting Room

Drop in to our Teen Game Lounge to chill out, eat some snacks, and play a few rounds of anything from Mario Kart on Switch, Just Dance on Wii, or some good old fashioned board games! Come by anytime between 3PM-5PM. This is a drop in event so no registration is required. GRADES 6-12 ONLY.